Foundationalism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Foundationalism is a noun meaning (epistemology) The doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs.
Meaning
(epistemology) The doctrine that beliefs derive justification from certain basic beliefs.
Example Sentences
A radical denial of foundationalism is offered by social constructivism (Ernest 1998 ), an approach that many researchers in mathematics education embrace.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foundationalist, foundherentism, postfoundationalism, antifoundationalism, fundamentalism, justificationist.
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